Nova or Stetson????

I am stuck between Nova and Stetson. I have family that lives in S. Florida, so attending Nova would cost very little in terms of housing. I know that Stetson is supposedly more 'prestige', but is it worth paying the extra money to attend??? please give me some advice....

I live and work in the legal field in Tampa and I can honestly say I know of no attorneys that attended Nova. It is like a Stetson alumni meeting where I work. They are also nationally recognized for their Mock Trial team. And I've heard from an Emory law grad that competing on Stetson's Mock Trial team makes you golden. (Exaggeration I am sure)

Frankly, Stetson just has the better name recognition. Especially in the Tampa/St. Pete area which I consider SoFla...

I live and work in the legal field in Tampa and I can honestly say I know of no attorneys that attended Nova. It is like a Stetson alumni meeting where I work. They are also nationally recognized for their Mock Trial team. And I've heard from an Emory law grad that competing on Stetson's Mock Trial team makes you golden. (Exaggeration I am sure)

Frankly, Stetson just has the better name recognition. Especially in the Tampa/St. Pete area which I consider SoFla...

Tampa and Saint Pete certainly are not considered south Florida. The most northern point that is still considered south Florida is Palm beach county. Tampa is more west central Florida.

Of course Stetson has more recognition in the Tampa/St. Pete area. The Tampa/St. Pete area is a very small area in comparison to the south Florida Tri-County area. Stetson is in a limited area, so it is common sense that the majority of the lawyers in that one particular area are either from Stetson or know of Stetson. I know that Stetson is known for their mock trial team, but that would only concern you if you are planning to be on the trial team. FYI being on the mock trial team takes up a huge amount of your time.

They are both pretty much on the "same playing field." If housing would be cheaper for you in south Florida, then I say go for it! Both schools are private and have very high tuitions. Saving money on housing would be a big help.

Finally, Nova is practically in between Broward and Dade county. Being in between the two "big" counties would have a lot more internship/employment opportunities than the Tampa area.